A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2784603 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2786001 epoch_slot_no: 21201 block_no: 2784473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1691 time: 2019-06-30 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50ec91b9b2c7ff64931c2fad17ecf1bdb2f2bfab1170b2fcbc478b0ba6e6b728Block Operator
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